UPSC PRELIMS · POLITY · CONSTITUTION & REPRESENTATION OF PEOPLE ACT
Consider the following statements: 1. According to the Constitution of India, a person who is eligible to vote can be made a minister in a State for six months even if he/she is not a member of the Legislature of that State. 2. According to the Representation of People Act, 1951, a person convicted of a criminal offence and sentenced to imprisonment for five years is permanently disqualified from contesting an election even after his release from prison. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Take a breath. Choose one. Press A–D on your keyboard if you like.
EXPLANATION
Article 164 permits a non-legislator to serve as minister for six months, subject to constitutional qualifications; the RPA disqualification is not permanently applicable after release in the manner stated.
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